Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Late April Rainstorm Update Three

Rain, heavy at times continues. The ground, already near saturation, has little ability to absorb further rainfall.

Rain will taper off in the west tonight and across the rest of the province on Wednesday. Amounts in excess of 25 mm are expected before the rain ends.
Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Don't approach washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.

Rainfall Warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

Environment Canada meteorologists will update alerts as required. Please monitor local media or Weatheradio. To report severe weather, send an email to weatherASPC@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports to #NBStorm.

3:52 PM ADT Tuesday 21 April 2015Rainfall warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Rain, heavy at times continues. The ground, already near saturation, has little ability to absorb further rainfall.

Rain at times heavy tonight will persist into Wednesday before ending Wednesday evening as a trough of low pressure crosses the region. Rainfall amounts of 30 to 55 mm are expected.
Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Don't approach washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.

Rainfall Warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

Environment Canada meteorologists will update alerts as required. Please monitor local media or Weatheradio. To report severe weather, send an email to weatherASPC@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports to #NSStorm.

3:52 PM ADT Tuesday 21 April 2015Rainfall warning in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.

Rain, heavy at times continues. The ground, already near saturation, has little ability to absorb further rainfall.

Rain at times heavy tonight will persist into Wednesday before ending Wednesday evening as a trough of low pressure crosses the region. Rainfall amounts of 30 to 55 mm are expected.
Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Don't approach washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.

Rainfall Warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

Environment Canada meteorologists will update alerts as required. Please monitor local media or Weatheradio. To report severe weather, send an email to weatherASPC@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports to #PEStorm.